The Seattle Seahawks' relentless defense put on a masterclass performance, stifling Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX by a score of 29-13. Led by standout efforts from cornerback Devon Witherspoon, defensive end Derick Hall, and shutdown corner Byron Murphy, the Seahawks' stifling unit held the vaunted Patriots offense to just a single touchdown on the day.
Dominant Defensive Display
What this really means is that the Seahawks' defense has now firmly established itself as one of the all-time great units in the Super Bowl era. As USA Today breaks down, Seattle held the Patriots to just 247 total yards, forced two turnovers, and limited Brady to a meager 5.9 yards per pass attempt. This came against an offense that averaged over 28 points per game in the regular season.
Offensive Struggles for Patriots
The bigger picture here is that the Patriots' dynasty may finally be nearing its end. CBS Sports reports that Brady had one of the worst games of his illustrious career, completing just 20 of 37 passes for 212 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. The once-unstoppable New England offense was completely stymied by the Seahawks' relentless pressure and suffocating coverage.
With Brady now 48 years old and several key players from their dynasty either retired or on the decline, the question remains whether the Patriots can reload and remain an elite contender going forward. ESPN explores this uncertainty in their latest analysis.